Sneaky ways to save the pennies

caravanlover

now christmas and my DD birthday are fast approaching i am trying so hard to make things go that little further

i just wondered if people would share how long they have made certain things last not just food i mean anything, soap - loo roll - toothpaste - cleaners - washing powder etc.......

and how you do it

i add soda crystal to my washing powder to help it go further, but anynore would be greatly approeciated

thanks :beer:

fluffybunnies

washing powder- i only use a quarter of the recommended amount
toothpaste- i only use a pea sized amount
shampoo- 10 pence sized dollop
conditioner- 5 pence sized dollop
washing up liquid- water down

Olliebeak

fluffybunnies wrote: »

washing powder- i only use a quarter of the recommended amount
toothpaste- i only use a pea sized amount
shampoo- 10 pence sized dollop
conditioner- 5 pence sized dollop
washing up liquid- water down

with you all the way on those, fluffybunnies .


Flatten the rolls of toilet paper before putting on the holder - people can't just pull off yards and yards of loo roll then .

Shower Gel - squirt onto a 'shower scrubby' - a little bit goes a really long way when you do it like that :j.

Milk - water it down. If you use semi skimmed - buy the whole milk and divide it between two bottles, topping them both up with cold water. Similarly, if you use skimmed - buy semi-skimmed and do the same . Obviously I wouldn't do this with very young children who are depending on whole milk for their basic nutrition.

Veg peelings and trimmings - I save and freeze them for soup-making at a later date, when I've got quite a lot of them. Obviously you need to discard any bits that aren't very nice/damaged, but I find I can use most of them. Outer cabbage leaves get shredded used in my scouse; dark bits of leeks also go into my scouse or into mixed winter veg soup; carrot peelings go into anything at all; broccoli stalks/cauli leaves also go into almost anything I make.

Red lentils - a handful goes into most casserole/soups/stews/shepherd pies etc to bulk out the meat content.

CFC

Loo roll - buy the cheapest Value toilet rolls. Expensive stuff can clog up old drains and after all, it all goes the same way.

Or you could stand at the toilet door handing it out square by square, italian style

Izzy.

dishwasher tabs use 1/2 a tab and it does the job so they last twice as long.

Penelope_Penguin

caravanlover wrote: »

i just wondered if people would share how long they have made certain things last not just food i mean anything, soap - loo roll - toothpaste - cleaners - washing powder etc.......

As this has fallen from the front page of OS, I'll add it to the Sneaky ways to Save the Pennies thread, where you'll find loads more tips

Penny. x

rosemary54

has anyone noticed the (small) notice near Tesco tills saying they will only accept coupons if you actually buy the product now?Being able to use coupons was the only reason I'd drive 12 miles to my nearest Tesco so now its all internet shopping for me!

Mrs_Thrify

Hi Rosemary, I read this is because people started to buy all their shopping using coupons. ie £60 of shopping and £60 of coupons.Many got from the internet.

rosemary54

julie_d wrote: »

Hi Rosemary, I read this is because people started to buy all their shopping using coupons. ie £60 of shopping and £60 of coupons.Many got from the internet.

as usual a few greedy people have spolit it for the rest of us:mad::mad::mad:just got a "book" of coupons with a magazine and don't think I will be able to use now.

have also noticed if you go to self serve tills you don't get the printed out Tesco coupons so on the odd occasion I do go to the store I will stick to manned tills as no incentive to "do it yourself"

GettingHitched

My best way to save money, is to save as many bones etc to make your own stocks/gravies etc (much cheaper) have a "on toast" night, and a soup and bread night every week ( very filling, and saving some pennies)

Ive stopped buying fresh veg, frozen all the way for us (cheaper, sits in the freezer, and doesnt go off)

Everything in this house is diluted to within an inch of its life, buy cheaper shampoo (but buy decent conditioner) Use about a tablespoon of washing powder (dont like tablets) one tablespoon of soda, and a few drops of essential oil (or if im feeling indulgent) one teaspoon of Lenor

Bits of string are reused, I use tupperware, rather than plastic bags to freeze things ( no need to keep buying more, just wash and go )